V-Locker with Johan Cruijff Arena 

Urban mobility around large event venues across Europe presents a persistent challenge: stadiums and concert halls attract tens of thousands of visitors, yet most lack secure, high-capacity bicycle parking to meet peak demand. The result is congestion, increased car use and missed opportunities to promote healthier, greener travel. 

V-Locker AG, a Swiss SME specialising in smart automated bicycle parking systems, is partnering with Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam to pilot its modular V-Locker solution on site from April to October 2026. The pilot seeks to address the stadium’s lack of secure, high-capacity bicycle parking by deploying a fully automated, IoT-enabled parking unit that offers individual theft-proof lockers, weather protection, digital booking via mobile/smart devices and integrated e-bike charging. 

The system’s modular design facilitates rapid installation (48-72 hours) and easy scaling without major construction work. The digital platform enables real-time monitoring, remote support and integration with mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) systems and existing ticketing solutions. 

During the demonstration phase (June to October 2026), the system will be tested during football matches, concerts and daily operations, targeting 500-1,000 unique users and a 5-10% modal shift from car to bicycle for short-distance travel to events. User surveys and platform analytics will provide robust data on occupancy, behaviour and CO₂ reduction potential. 

The insights gained will serve as a validated scaling model for future deployments at European stadiums, transport hubs and mobility districts, thereby positioning V-Locker as a trusted provider of smart cycling infrastructure across the continent.